Blinn College P-16 Initiatives

Purpose

The purpose of the Blinn College Regional P-16 Council is to provide a platform for community stakeholders and strategic partners to present ideas and discuss issues of mutual concern related to college/university transfer and articulation programs, college readiness projects, the role of community colleges, teacher recruitment and retention, dual/concurrent enrollment, minority enrollment and assessment.

Program Mission

To build and sustain cooperative relationships through partnerships with K-12 education, higher education, workforce, and community partners, which will enable students to make successful decisions about their personal and educational goals.

Program Goals

The goals of the Blinn College P-16 Initiatives Program are to:

Improve student achievement at all levels and eliminate the achievement gap

Link all education levels, preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and higher education, to create a comprehensive, seamless system of student learning

Engage in activities to raise funding for scholarships to provide incentives or recognition awards for high academic performance